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}}{{bio-stub}}'''Rodney Sterling Thomas''' was elected as a Republican to the [[Albemarle County Board of Supervisors]] from the [[Rio Magisterial District]] on November 3, 2009. He defeated incumbent Democrat [[David Slutzky]]. Thomas is a former member of the [[Albemarle County Planning Commission]]<ref>[http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2009/02/thomas.html Rodney Thomas announces campaign for Board of Supervisors'], Charlottesville Tomorrow, February 5, 2009. Retrieved on February 27, 2009</ref>. Thomas is the President of [[Charlottesville Press]]. | }}{{bio-stub}}'''Rodney Sterling Thomas''' was elected as a Republican to the [[Albemarle County Board of Supervisors]] from the [[Rio Magisterial District]] on November 3, 2009. He defeated incumbent Democrat [[David Slutzky]]. Thomas is a former member of the [[Albemarle County Planning Commission]]<ref>[http://cvilletomorrow.typepad.com/charlottesville_tomorrow_/2009/02/thomas.html Rodney Thomas announces campaign for Board of Supervisors'], Charlottesville Tomorrow, February 5, 2009. Retrieved on February 27, 2009</ref>. Thomas is the President of [[Charlottesville Press]]. | ||
He was appointed to the Planning Commission by former Supervisor [[David Bowerman]]. Thomas was unsuccessful in his bid to get the Republican Party's nomination in June 2005 when [[Gary Grant]] was picked to run for the open seat being vacated by Bowerman. As part of his service on the Board, | He was appointed to the Planning Commission by former Supervisor [[David Bowerman]]. Thomas was unsuccessful in his bid to get the Republican Party's nomination in June 2005 when [[Gary Grant]] was picked to run for the open seat being vacated by Bowerman. As part of his service on the Board, | ||
Thomas sits on the [[MPO Policy Board]] as well as the [[Regional Transit Authority Working Group | Thomas sits on the [[MPO Policy Board]] as well as the [[Regional Transit Authority]] Working Group. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== |
Revision as of 19:46, 4 October 2010
Rodney Thomas | ||
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Rodney Thomas (R-Rio) |
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Electoral District | Rio Magisterial District | |
Term Start | 2010 | |
Preceded by | David Slutzky | |
Former member of
Albemarle County Planning Commission |
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Electoral District | Rio Magisterial District | |
Biographical Information
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Date of birth | Dec. 22, 1943 Age 80 |
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Spouse | Nancy Thomas | |
Children | Rod Thomas Ashley Thomas |
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Residence | Carrsbrook | |
Profession | President of Charlottesville Press |
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Website | www.rodneythomas2009.com | |
Campaign $ | VPAP | |
Contributions $ | VPAP |
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Rodney Sterling Thomas was elected as a Republican to the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors from the Rio Magisterial District on November 3, 2009. He defeated incumbent Democrat David Slutzky. Thomas is a former member of the Albemarle County Planning Commission[1]. Thomas is the President of Charlottesville Press.
He was appointed to the Planning Commission by former Supervisor David Bowerman. Thomas was unsuccessful in his bid to get the Republican Party's nomination in June 2005 when Gary Grant was picked to run for the open seat being vacated by Bowerman. As part of his service on the Board, Thomas sits on the MPO Policy Board as well as the Regional Transit Authority Working Group.
Biography
According to his campaign website, Thomas is a lifelong resident of Albemarle County[2]. He was born at The Martha Jefferson Hospital and attended Clark Elementary School, Burnley-Moran Elementary School and graduated from Lane High School in 1962. He worked for the Daily Progress until 1979 when he purchased Charlottesville Press, Inc.
Thomas is a past board member of the Boy’s and Girl’s Club, YMCA, Printing Industries of Virginia, Crime Stoppers and also past President of the Charlottesville Host Lion’s Club.
He is a 1999 graduate of the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia and is a current member of Sorensen’s Regional Board of Directors.
Contact Information
- Rodney S. Thomas
- 3411 N. Indian Spring Road
- Charlottesville, VA 22901
- (434) 242-3322
- rthomas@albemarle.org
2009 election for Board of Supervisors
On February 5, 2009 Thomas appeared on WINA AM 1070's Rob Schilling Show to make his campaign announcement. "I will work for the people of the Rio District, and all of Albemarle County," said Thomas. "I plan to knock on every door in the Rio district and find out what people's concerns are."
Thomas discussed his philosophy as a fiscal conservative. "The County needs to find a way to be more conservative with the tax dollars they are taking in," said Thomas. "I don't like the way things are being handled [in local government]....The Board needs to be more accountable [to the people]."
Candidates | Votes | % |
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Rodney Thomas (R) | 2,650 | 52.96 |
David Slutzky (D) Incumbent | 2,349 | 46.94 |
Write-In | 5 | 0.10 |
Source: Albemarle County[3]. |
Overall voter turnout for Albemarle County in this election was 46.7%[4].
External links
Media appearances
May 30, 2010 appearance on WNRN's Sunday Morning Wake-Up Call
Notes
- ↑ Rodney Thomas announces campaign for Board of Supervisors', Charlottesville Tomorrow, February 5, 2009. Retrieved on February 27, 2009
- ↑ Rodney Thomas website,retrieved on February 27, 2009
- ↑ Official Results November 3, 2009 General Election. Schermerhorn, Clarice, Elections Manager, Albemarle County. "Official results." 12 Nov. 2009. E-mail to Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- ↑ Official Results November 3, 2009 General Election. Schermerhorn, Clarice, Elections Manager, Albemarle County. "Official results." 12 Nov. 2009. E-mail to Charlottesville Tomorrow.